Is software defined radio one of your strengths?

Electromagnetic warfare (EW) is about preventing, exploiting, or securing the use of the electromagnetic spectrum. The war in Ukraine has shown that EW disrupts drone navigation, blocks radio communications, locates and identifies enemy troops, and protects friendly forces. FFI contributes to providing the Norwegian Armed Forces with superiority in the electromagnetic spectrum by developing world-class national competence in important EW technologies. We are now strengthening our capacity for applied research on EW for the Armed Forces and are seeking new employees. You do not need to know anything about EW or the Armed Forces beforehand – we will ensure that we provide you with the necessary training. Many of the technologies we work with are in rapid development, and it is important to us that you have updated knowledge in your strong areas. Therefore, we encourage you to apply even if you do not have long work experience yet. We are concerned with the group's collective competence, and we will assess how your competence contributes to strengthening the team's ability to solve missions. For us, the most important thing is that you have a good fundamental understanding of technology and a genuine desire to learn. Then you can become an expert in a field that is important for the Armed Forces. We are looking for you who have experience with digital signal processing and data analysis, or who have a good foundation and a strong interest in learning it.

Tasks We research the detection, recognition, and localization of radars and wireless communication, mainly using software defined radio (SDR). We do this to strengthen the ability of the Armed Forces and civilian authorities to maintain situational awareness by having control over all use of the electromagnetic spectrum. The tasks will include to; analyze raw data from FFI's and the Armed Forces' sensors develop signal processing methods for detection, localization, and recognition of radars and radio transmitters develop software to test and evaluate new signal processing methods participate in fieldwork and in tests, trials, and exercises in the Armed Forces participate in international military research cooperation Qualifications You must have; completed or be in the process of completing a master's degree education with very good results. Fields of study such as radio technology, communication systems, physics, applied mathematics, cybernetics, electronics, or signal processing fit well with us, but other combinations of subjects will be considered; experience from studies or work within programming; good language skills in Norwegian and English. Our working language is Norwegian. You must also attach copies of diplomas from higher education and confirmation of the experiences that are relevant to the position, within the application deadline. If you have completed higher education outside Norway, it must be approved by the Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), and you must document the approval. It will count positively if you in addition have; knowledge of digital signal processing knowledge of models within artificial intelligence (AI) and training of these for use in signal processing knowledge of software defined radio receivers (software-defined radio – SDR) knowledge of low-level programming a doctorate with subjects within some of the areas mentioned above interest in defense and security FFI is subject to the Security Act, and as an employee, you will be granted access to security-classified and protected information. For this position, this means that you must be security cleared and authorized at the level Secret / NATO Secret. You can read more about security clearance at ffi.no. Personal qualities You are interested in applied problems, are solution-oriented, and have an analytical approach to complex issues. You have good execution ability, are proactive, and have engagement. You are inspired by achieving results in collaboration with others, while being independent and able to solve tasks on your own. You appreciate tasks that provide professional challenges and professional development, and you are curious about new technology. You are flexible and adaptable in collaboration with colleagues and clients. Personal suitability will be emphasized. We want a diverse working environment and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, and background, gaps in the CV, or need for physical accommodations. We offer We have a unique, interdisciplinary environment with exciting challenges. We have flexible working hours and a shorter workday in the summer, paid meal breaks, free parking, a corporate sports club, company cabins, a subsidy scheme for training at fitness centers, and other social offerings. The salary at FFI follows the state's salary regulations and is calculated based on relevance, level, and length of education and experience. As a state employee, you are a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (Statens pensjonskasse) and receive the benefits of this membership. You can read about pension, disability pension, group life insurance, occupational injury, and home loans on their websites. Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting research leader Berit Jahnsen at telephone 41 64 35 76. Send application by November 2, 2026. Contact information Berit Jahnsen, research leader, 41 64 35 76 Workplace Instituttveien 20 2007 KJELLER Key information: Employer: Forsvarets forskningsinstitutt

Reference no.: 5188904038 Position percentage: 100% Permanent Application deadline: 02.11.2026